MelanieM

I am sure this poem has been posted on here many times but it is so powerful .
My Name is Crack
I destroy homes....... I tear families apart.
I take your children......and that's just the start.
I'm more costly than diamonds, more precious than gold.
The sorrow I bring, is a sight to behold.
If you need me, remember, I'm easily found...
I live all around you...in schools and in town.
I live with the rich...I live with the poor...
I live down the street...maybe even next door!
I am made in such ways...you can shoot me or smoke...
I used to be called "cocaine...or coke"
The sound that I make, when you're inhaling my stench...
Is how my name "Crack" came to be...(perfect sense)
My power is awesome; try me, you'll see...
But if you do, you may never break free.
Just try me once, and I may let you go...
But try me twice, and I'll own your soul.
When "I" possess you, you'll steal and you'll lie.
You'll do what you have to, just to get "high".
The crimes you'll commit, for my narcotic charms...
Will be worth the pleasure you'll feel in your arms, lungs and nose.
You'll lie to your mother; you'll steal from your dad.....
When you see their tears, ...you should feel sad.
But you will forget your morals...and how you were raised.....
I'll be your "conscience"...I'll teach you "my ways".
I'll take kids from parents, and parents from kids.
I turn people from "GOD".....and separate friends.
I'll take everything from you, ...your looks and your pride.
I'll be with you ALWAYS.......right by your side.
You'll give up everything...your family, your home....
your friends,.... your money....then you'll be all alone.
I'll take & take, till you have nothing more to give...
When I'm finished with you....you'll be lucky to live.
If you try me, be warned........this is no "game"...
If given the chance....I'll drive you insane!
I'll ravish your body...I'll control your mind..
I'll own you "completely"....your "soul" will be mine!
The nightmares I'll give you, while lying in bed...
The voices you'll hear.....from inside your head...
The sweats, the shakes...the "visions" you'll see...
I want you to know...these are ALL "gifts from me".
But then it's too late, and you'll know in your heart..
That you are MINE.....and we shall not part....
You'll regret that you tried me...they always do...
But YOU came to ME...Not "I" to you......
You knew this would happen,...many times you were told...
But you challenged my "power"...and chose to be "bold".
You could have said "no".....and just walked away...
If you could live that day over...now what would you say???
I'll be your "Master".....and you'll be my slave...
I'll even go with you...when you go to your grave.
Now that you have met me...what will you do??
Will you try me or not? It's all up to you....
I can bring you more misery than words can tell...
Come take my hand....let me lead you to HELL!!!!

Alley241

Wow... This is very powerful. I was having a low day and this poem has given me more strength. Thank you!

MelanieM

It opened my eyes as well. It kinda put a face on the drug. That face is very ugly ,dark, distorted, and frightening. I never want to see that face again. Although statistics show I will likely see it again, I am a very competitive person and i am gonna give those statistics a run for their money !! Thanks for your reply, glad it helped you in some way.

Impurrfect

((Melanie)) - Pretty realistic poem. I'm a recovering crack addict. I have to say, I don't give a DAM about statistics, as I know a slew of crack addicts and none of us have ever been a part of any statistical database.

About 2-3 years into recovery, I was waiting tables and the cops were my regular customers. I told them about my past, I was actually still in custody (diversion center) when I got the job. I used to laugh and tell them "dammmmm, I used to RUN from guys like you and now I'm waiting on you?!?! with a big smile.

One of them told me "you know you're blessed, right? Most people don't get off that ****, you...you're gonna make it". He made my night.

I've got 5+ years, and there are others on here with solid recovery from crack. SR has been a HUGE part of my recovery. Keep reading and posting, you are among friends who "get" you.

Hugs and prayers,

Amy

MelanieM

I have used drugs recreationally in the past, (pot, pills,) but crack got me and got me good. I never even saw the stuf til I was 36 and I am 40 now. I have had many clean times the longest was a year and a half. But this time I am done !!
I love this site.
Thanks for your reply, Melanie

CarolD

Welcome ..

Good to know you are heading back to a clean future.
Yoou never have to slide backwards...

larrylive

I know the feeling, I was 33, now I'm.....older...much older...arggggh 48 for a couple more weeks anyway. I'll be 50 when I finish school, well actually I'm hoping I'll be dead before I finish, I can't nearly learn everything in one lifetime!

So it can be true, "this time for good", that's up to you. All you have to do is change, everything. Sounds daunting, but it can be done. Think of it as a chance to make your dreams come true, to become who you've always wanted to be. Think it, dream it,plan it and above all do it.

Be well,
Larry

aserventforgod

Satan takes all forms we have always heard and i believe it to my very soul. Crack Cocaine is Satan and a very powerful form. Im a christian woman and before i allowed god to love me again, i tried crack. My brother is a huge crack (satan) addict and i was very drunk one night and wanted to know what all the hype was about. so i watched him light the rock and go to some other world and i wanted to know what it felt like so i took a hit. I got NOTHING, Im like whats the big deal and i said oh well and went back to my vodka. well a few years later the same situation arose and again i tried it and again i got NOTHING. The only thing that saved me was the almighty somehow even before i let him back in
my life he was protecting me. If you are struggling with addiction all i can say is let god take it from here because he can handle your life a whole lot better then you can. TRUE STORY.